Barbecue Chicken Tacos with Cabbage and Queso

Name: Barbecue Chicken Tacos with Cabbage and Queso
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: Olive oil; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs; 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; Sea salt; 1/2 cup barbecue sauce; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons honey; 4 cups finely shredded purple cabbage; Eight 6-inch corn tortillas; 1/4 cup shredded queso fresco

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Phoebe Lapine

Updated on May 1, 2017

Barbecue Chicken Tacos with Cabbage and Queso — Photo: © Phoebe Lapine

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Yield:

8 small tacos

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Ingredients

Olive oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon cumin
Sea salt
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
4 cups finely shredded purple cabbage
Eight 6-inch corn tortillas
1/4 cup shredded queso fresco

Directions

In a medium cast-iron casserole, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the chicken and cook over high heat, turning once, until nicely browned, about 2 minutes per side. Add the chile powder, cumin and 1 cup of water; season with salt and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook over low heat until the chicken pulls easily with a fork, about 1 hour. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board or bowl and shred, then return to the cooking liquid; stir in the barbecue sauce.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the vinegar and honey. Add the cabbage, season with salt and toss.
On a microwave-safe plate, microwave the tortillas at high power for 30 seconds, until soft and pliable. Serve the chicken with the tortillas, slaw and queso fresco.